Homemade Conditioner and Mask Recipes

Conditioning is one of the most important things that you can do for your hair. Below you will find some great recipes that you can create in your own kitchen.

Avocado Deep Conditioner

• 1 small jar of mayonnaise
• 1/2 avocado

Directions:
Peel avocado and remove pit;

Mix all ingredients in a medium-sized bowl with your hands until it's a consistent green color;

Smooth into hair being careful to work it to the ends;

Use shower cap or plastic wrap to seal body heat in;

Leave on hair for 20 minutes;

For deeper conditioning wrap a hot, damp towel around your head over the plastic, or use a hair dryer set to a low to medium heat setting.

Avocado Conditioner 

• 2 teaspoons avocado oil
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons canola oil
• 2 tablespoons vegetable shortening
• 2 teaspoons coconut oil
• 2 teaspoons honey

Directions:
In a saucepan, slowly heat all ingredients except for the honey;

Remove from heat and let cool;

Add honey and stir until well mixed;

Massage the mixture into the hair;

Comb through and leave on for 15 - 20 minutes;

Rinse with warm water.

Tropical Island Conditioner

• 1 avocado
• Coconut milk

Directions:
Peel and pit avocado;

Mash avocado;

Slowly add coconut milk until smooth and the consistency of hair conditioner;

Work through hair to ends;

Rinse after 15 minutes and shampoo.

Dried Milk Conditioner 

• Dried milk
• Wheat germ oil
• Egg

Directions:
In a blender combine 2 1/2 tablespoons dried milk, 1 tablespoon wheat germ oil, and 1 egg;

Apply evenly to hair;

Let set for at least an hour;

Shampoo.

Sesame & Coconut Hair Conditioner

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons light sesame oil
• 2 whole eggs
• 2 tablespoons coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Directions:
In a blender, mix all ingredients together on low for 30 seconds;

Shampoo and rinse with your shampoo of choice;

Apply conditioning mixture to the hair;

Massage in with your fingers;

Leave on for 5 minutes ;

Rinse with warm water.

Mane N Tail Plus

Mane ‘N Tail products have been around for over 30 years. They were formulated for horse. When horse owners saw what the product was doing for their horse hair, they started using it on their own!

 This recipe uses Mane ‘N Tail conditioner. It is a deep conditioner so I wouldn’t recommend using it more than one or twice a month.

• 1 cup Main ‘N Tail  Conditioner
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
• 5 – 10 drops of your favorite essential oil

Directions:

In a sauce pan melt coconut oil on low heat.

Add olive oil and remove from heat.

Mix in Conditioner and mix thoroughly.

Add essential oils and mix again.

Store in a recycled bottle.

Shake well before use.

Hair Flouring

We all know that good flour makes good bread. Did you know that flour can be used to make your hair shiner and more manageable? It can! And you can use almost any flour.

You’ll need:

• 1 cup wheat flour
• 1 cup water (distilled is best)
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• a plastic conditioning cap

Directions:

Mix flour water and acv in a bowl.

Apply mixture to your dry hair as you would a relaxer. You want to focus on the individual strands and not the scalp.

Smooth all your hair to the top of your head.

Put on the plastic cap.

Leave on for 20 – 30 minutes.

Remove cap and rinse with COOL water. (You DO NOT want to use hot or warm water as it will make the flour stick to your hair shaft. You will have a gooey mess on you hands.)

Shampoo with a gentle shampoo or clarifying conditioner and rinse with COOL water.

Mayonnaise Pack 

Mayonnaise makes a great conditioner for dry hair. The vinegar helps with natural pH. You can make your own or use store bought.

• 1 cup of mayonnaise
• plastic conditioning cap

Directions:

Wet hair with warm water

Scoop mayonnaise onto your hair; gently massage it into your scalp in circular motions.

Work it down to the ends.

Smooth it all to the top of your head and cover with a plastic bag.

Leave on for at least 30 minutes.

Shampoo with a gentle shampoo as normal.

Fruit Smoothie Hair Mask

• Banana
• Avocado
• Cantaloupe
• Wheat germ oil
• Yogurt

Directions:
Blend 1/2 a banana, 1/4 avocado, 1/4 cantaloupe, 1 tablespoon wheat germ oil and 1 tablespoon yogurt;

For extra conditioning, squeeze in the contents of a vitamin E capsule;

Leave in hair for 15 minutes.

Rinse.

Honey & Olive Oil Hair Mask

• Honey
• Olive oil

Directions:
Mix 1/2 cup honey and 3 tablespoons olive oil;

Work a small amount at a time through hair until coated;

Cover hair with a shower cap;

Leave on 30 minutes;

Shampoo well and rinse.

Yogurt Hair Mask

• Egg
• Natural yogurt

Directions:
Beat 1 egg white until foamy;

Add 6 tablespoons of plain natural yogurt;

Apply to hair in small sections at a time;

Leave in for 15 minutes;

Rinse.

Egg & Olive Oil Hair Mask

• Eggs
• Olive oil

Directions:
Mix two whole eggs with four tablespoons of olive oil;

Smooth through hair;

Wrap head with plastic wrap;

Leave in hair for 10 minutes;

Rinse well.

Strawberry Hair Mask

• Strawberries
• Mayonnaise.

Directions:
Mash eight strawberries with one tablespoon mayonnaise;

Massage into washed, damp hair;

Cover with a shower cap, then a warm towel;

Wash out with a shampoo/conditioner combination.

Olive Oil Hair Treatment

• Olive oil
• Honey

Directions:
Combine 4 tablespoons olive oil and 2 tablespoons honey in a glass jar with a lid

Shake until well blended;

Let mixture sit for 3 to 4 days, and shake it occasionally;

Rub mixture evenly into dry hair;

Wrap hair in plastic wrap, letting set for at least an hour;

Shampoo as usual.

Vegetable Oil Hair Treatment

• Vegetable oil
• Egg

Directions:
Mix together 2 tablespoons vegetable oil and 1 egg;

Apply to hair;

Let set for about an hour;

Shampoo as usual.

Jojoba Hot Oil Treatment

• 2 teaspoons jojoba oil
• 1 teaspoon soybean oil

Directions:
Combine ingredients then warm gently on low heat;

Test temperature on inside of forearm;

Massage mixture into hair;

Wrap hair in a hot towel or cover with shower cap or plastic wrap for 15 minutes;

Shampoo & rinse out;

Recipe may be doubled for very long hair.

Rosemary Hot Oil Treatment

• 1/2 cup of dried rosemary leaves
• 1/2 cup soybean oil

Directions:
Combine ingredients and heat until warm;

Strain through a fine strainer or cheesecloth;

Coat the entire head and hair with the oil mixture, working it through to the ends;

Wrap hair in plastic wrap and wrap in a warm towel;

Leave oil on hair for 15 minutes;

Wash hair until oil is completely removed.

Deep Conditioning Treatment for Dry Damaged Hair 

• 2 Tbs. Soy protein Powder
• 1 cup milk or juice
• 1/4 cup fresh, canned or frozen fruit
• ice

Directions:
Mix in a blender until smooth and creamy;

Apply to the hair;

Do this once a week.

Hot Oil Treatment for Damaged Hair 

• 1/2 cup soybean oil
• 8 drops oil of sandalwood
• 8 drops oil of lavender
• 8 drops oil geranium

Directions:
Mix all ingredients well;

Warm oil to a comfortable temperature;

Apply the mixture to damp hair;

Wrap hair in plastic wrap and apply a hot towel for 20 minutes;

Shampoo.

Lavender Rosemary Hot Oil Treatment

• 1/2 cup soybean oil
• 5 drops oil of rosemary
• 10 drops oil of lavender

Directions:
Mix all ingredients well;

Warm slightly and apply the mixture to damp hair;

Wrap hair in plastic wrap and apply a hot towel for 20 minutes;

Shampoo.

Ginger Dandruff Treatment

• Ginger root
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Directions:
Squeeze ginger root through press to obtain one tablespoon of juice;

Mix all ingredients;

Apply to scalp and let dry before shampooing;

Repeat three times a week.

Dandruff Treatment

• Dried thyme

Directions:
Boil 7 heaping tablespoons dried thyme in 2 cups water for 10 minutes;

Strain and cool;

Pour 1/2 mixture over clean, damp hair;

Massage into scalp, do not rinse.